Simple blood test may spot severe appendicitis faster
NCT ID NCT07291882
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether high bilirubin levels in the blood can help doctors quickly tell if appendicitis is complicated. Researchers studied 400 people who had their appendix removed. The goal was to see if this cheap, fast test could help doctors make better decisions about surgery or observation.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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400 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
All patients presenting with acute appendicitis at the Minia university hospital
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients presented with right iliac fossa pain diagnosed clinically as acute appendicitis and had undergone appendectomy Exclusion Criteria: * patients with past history of jaundice * patients with history of hyperbilirubinemia hemolytic disease * positive hepatitis viruses * cholelithiasis * acquired or congenital biliary disease * cancer of the hepatobiliary system
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Minia university
Minya, Egypt
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